Red King Chess Workshops and Tournament

Get ready for International Chess Day with Red King Chess!
 
Workshop One: Pawn to King
Tues 8 July, 2.30-5.30pm
In this first session we will learn the rules for all the pieces on the chess board. By the end of Day One you will know how to play with the Pawn, Rook, Knight, Bishop, King and Queen
 
Workshop Two: Checkmate! 
Wed 9 July, 2.30-5.30pm
During this session we will study check and checkmate, some tricks and tactics, and we will learn how to use the Chess Clock! By the end of Day Two you will be able to play a full game of chess.
 
Tournament
Thurs 10 July: 2.30-5.30pm
Tournament Time. Test your chess skills against the best players in Dún Laoghaire in our 6-round Swiss tournament. Who will be the King or Queen of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown?
 
*Please note: Workshops are open to all levels, while the tournament is only suitable for people who have attended the first two sessions or already know how to play a full game of chess.

Studio Theatre, Level 1, dlr LexIcon

Suitable for ages 7-14 yrs

**Participants must attend first two sessions**

To book, email libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 236 2700